The Land of Oz first got its start in 1970 as a way to keep local ski instructors and workers employed during the off-season, Koffler writes. After a ten-year run, the attraction fell on hard economic times, and closed shop in 1980. After the park was shut down, its attractions were left to slowly deteriorate.

When Keller started cleaning up the park, she says she had to first reclaim it from nature, which had already crept into every corner. “Years of vegetation had covered the Yellow Brick Road and our first few years were basically excavation,” she tells Washburn.

“It sits hidden on top of one of the highest mountain peaks in the eastern U.S., so being there was almost like entering another planet,” he tells Strutner. “It was surreal and completely beautiful.”

But if you're worried about things getting too scary, never fear. According to the Land of Oz website, Dorothy will be leading personalized tours down the Yellow Brick Road. Just keep an eye out for any wayward lions and tigers and bears that might pop up along the path.